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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,693.24, 684,060.87 and 269,338.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,693.24, 684,060.87 and 269,338.74 is: 371,689.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,693.24 : 684,060.87 = 269,338.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,693.24/684,060.87 = 269,338.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,693.24x = 684,060.87 × 269,338.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,693.24x = 184,244,092,809.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,244,092,809.10/495,693.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,689.74

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